ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has rejected an invitation from Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, to join forces in their ongoing battle against President Bola Tinubu.
This decision by Obi comes after Atiku urged him and Kwankwaso of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) to unite in the pursuit of justice.
The backdrop to this invitation is the controversy surrounding President Tinubu’s certificate, which Atiku alleges was forged.
At a recent International Press Conference in Abuja, Atiku announced his intention to use academic records from Chicago State University (CSU) as evidence in his litigation against President Tinubu in the Supreme Court.
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In response to Atiku’s call, Obi, through a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, explained that he is currently focused on reclaiming his allegedly stolen mandate in the Supreme Court and, therefore, cannot participate in this battle at this time.
The statement reads, “The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is presently in the Supreme Court seeking to reclaim his stolen mandate, and he is focused on that.
“He has been in the vanguard of ensuring a just nation where justice must be the watchword, and he will not stop until Nigeria achieves a leadership it truly deserves.
“Obi has pontificated severally on the need for leaders to be good role models and to live a life worthy of emulation. This he has done by publicly putting his credentials in the open for verification. Nigeria will get better when men of integrity and honour drive the affairs of the nation.
“We therefore welcome every other interest willing to join us in our pursuit of a nation where justice shall reign.”